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A simple, seasonal dinner to make with one of the first harvests from the garden. Simple Spring Pea + Bacon Instant Pot Risotto will satisfy all of your tastebuds.

Why Make Simple Spring Pea + Bacon Instant Pot Risotto?

Why not? That’s my simple answer.

The more detailed answer involves me telling you about the nutrients in peas, how nourishing this dish is, and the unbeatable flavors. So here it goes…

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Learn how to build cheap raised garden beds in 2021 with simple step by step instructions. And at sky high lumber prices too!

Why Build Raised Garden Beds?

Raised garden beds can offer a lot of benefits to both beginner and experienced gardeners. Firstly, they allow you to control the soil environment more than direct in-ground gardening.

Since the foundation of healthy plant life is in the soil, using raised beds is a beneficial option for great growing results.

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This easy and healthy strawberry chia seed jam recipe is perfect to make during the peak of strawberry picking season. All you need are 4 ingredients!

When Are Strawberries In Season?

Ah, strawberry season! One of my favorite times of the year. Here in North Carolina, in USDA Zone 7b, strawberry season is around the end of April-beginning of May. Growing up in Upstate NY, the season was closer to the end of May.

One of my favorite memories as a child, was going to my Grandpa’s farm to pick strawberries. He would give me a pint container and send me out to the field saying, “fill this up and bring it back.” He knew I would be out there for hours filling my belly with warm, juicy, red berries. I’d throw a few in the container to look like I listened to Grandpa’s instructions, but not many made it back to the house.

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This complete guide for growing & solar drying fresh herbs will provide you simple instructions from start to finish, as well as fun ways to use your end product.

Choosing Which Herbs To Grow

Choosing which herbs to grow really depends on what you intend to use them for. There are countless ways to use herbs, but some more popular ways are:

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An early Spring checklist for zone 7b is essential for staying organized and on track. I’ll show you how we do it on our small homestead.

What Does Zone 7b Mean?

Zone 7b is a reference to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The map can be found here. Basically, it’s a map that divides the United States into zones based of the average extreme low temperature. Each zone has a 10 degree difference. Living in Zone 7b means that our extreme low temperatures are an average of 5-10 degrees F. Based on this information, gardeners and growers can determine which plants will thrive in their particular location. Your zone will also allow you to estimate the average first and last frost dates, which are extremely important in the timeline of growing.

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